John Deere Equipment Decal Guidelines

Fall 2023

Effective immediately, John Deere has updated requirements for equipment decals that must be observed by all John Deere dealers. Failure to observe equipment decal requirements will result in corrective actions by John Deere Company, including but not limited to, fines imposed upon the dealership.

2023 Equipment Decal Regulations

Ask Customers’ Permission

Before applying dealer decals to their purchase. If dealer decals are already installed, ask the customer if they would like the decals removed.

Equipment Decal Design

Dealer decals should be single color in design and background fill should be color-matched to equipment paint.

  • Black-on-green decals for Ag & Turf Equipment
  • White-on-black decals for Compact Construction Equipment

Equipment Decal Sizing

  • Small Decal Regulation: 5”x 2”
    • Actual Size: 5” x 1.8”

  • Large Decal Regulation: 6” x 3”
    • Actual Size 6” x 2.2”

Small Decals (5" x 1.8”) | Ag & Turf

  • Specialty and utility tractors
  • Application equipment
  • Cutters and shredders
  • Hay and forage equipment
  • Planting equipment
  • Seeding equipment
  • Sprayers
  • Tillage equipment
  • Attachments
  • Golf and sports turf equipment
  • Residential mowing equipment
  • Gator utility vehicles

Small Decals (5" x 1.8”) | CCE

  • 4WD and track tractors
  • Row crop tractors
  • Self-propelled sprayers
  • Harvesting equipment

Large Decals (6" x 2.2") | Ag & Turf

  • 4WD and track tractors
  • Row crop tractors
  • Self-propelled sprayers
  • Harvesting equipment

Equipment Decal Spacing

Dealer decals must be spaced a minimum of 12” from all John Deere decals, including logos, model numbers, part numbers, and graphics/stripes.


DO NOT remove, relocate, clutter, or cover up manufacturer decals.

Machine-specific placement guides coming soon.

Service Panel Decals

Serves as a reminder of important contact information for customers, operators, and service technicians.

For safety concerns, avoid placement of decals on high-heat machine parts and components.

Service panel decals contain QR code for quick access to:

  • Store Locations
  • Order Parts
  • Schedule Service
  • MyDealer Login
  • Contact Us

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